Module Details

Module Code: SERV
Module Title: Building Performance and Services 3
Title: Building Performance and Services 3
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Sujana Sudhir
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to develop understanding of theoretical concepts and parameters that underpin the energy performance of new domestic buildings and learn techniques in calculating building energy performance.
Building services section: • To gain knowledge and understanding of M&E services specific to medium scale buildings. • Gain comprehensive understanding of building regulations that govern building services integration in medium scale buildings
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply theoretical concepts and parameters that underpin energy performance in new domestic buildings
LO2 Explain Building energy rating and Domestic energy assessment procedures that affect energy rating of new domestic buildings
LO3 Identify and choose M&E services specific to medium scale buildings and apply physical and statutory regulations/standards that govern their integration.
LO4 Apply graphic conventions to represent various M&E services specific to medium scale buildings.
LO5 Explain and choose appropriate renewable technologies that can be used to meet energy load requirements in small scale buildings and larger developments
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Energy performance in domestic buildings
• Passive House facade details • Construction heat bridges • High energy efficient windows • Air-tightness and Blower Door Test (demonstration) • Thermography (demonstration) • Summer comfort
Thermal performance of Building Fabric
Thermal comfort, Energy transfer in Buildings, Energy Balance, Thermal effects in buildings, Heat transfer mechanisms Concept of Heat gain and heat loss in buildings • , Thermal insulation, thermal bridges & airtightness , Economics of optimal thermal performance
Heating systems and distribution
•Space heating fundamentals • Heating systems for non domestic buildings, Introduction to boiler sizing, basic fuel considerations • Introduction to Low, medium and high pressure hot water heating systems • Heat emitters and heating controls • Renewable technologies suitable for space heating, CHP • District heating; Biomass technologies, heat pumps, etc.
Alternate Renewable Technologies
Types of alternate energy sources- wind energy, microgeneration, micro hydro power, ocean energy, tidal energy, wave energy, fuel cell technology. Study of each source of energy under • Principles of operation.suitability and applications of systems
Gas supply and telecommunication infrastructure
Gas supply and telecommunication infrastructure for domestic and commercial buildings. Guidelines to integrate these services at site and building levels, pipes sizes and runs, etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Building Performance project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Building services project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Exam & CA reassessment in certain coursework elements.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.33 40
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.33 40
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Peter Burberry 1997, Environment and services, Longman Harlow, Essex, England [ISBN: 0-582-24521-4].
  • Roger Greeno, Building services, technology and design, Longman ; 1997. Essex, England [ISBN: 0582279410].
  • Roger Greeno 2015, Building Services handbook, 9th edition Ed., Routledge; [ISBN: 1138805637].
  • Fred Hall 1994, Building services and equipment, Vol1/2/3 Ed., Routledge.
  • Dilwyn Jenkins., Renewable energy systems, ; Routledge Earthscan London [ISBN: 1849713693].
  • Clive Beggs. (2009), Energy, Routledge, p.356, [ISBN: 0750686707].
  • Attia, S.. (2018), Net zero energy buildings (NZEB): concepts, frameworks and roadmap for project analysis and implementation, Elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
  • Eugene Farrell,John A. McCarthy,Anthony McFeely. Homebond House Building Manual, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Danny Harvey 2007, A Handbook on Low-Energy Buildings and District-Energy Systems, Earthscan Publications Ltd. [ISBN: 9781844072439].
  • Alison Kwok, Walter Grondzik 2011, The Green Studio Handbook, Second Edition, 2nd edition Ed., Architectural Press [ISBN: 9780080890524].
  • Godfrey Boyle, Renewable energy, 2nd Edition Ed., Oxford ; Oxford University Press in association with the Open University, c2004. [ISBN: 0199261784].
  • Phil Parnham 2012, Assessing Building Services, RICS Books [ISBN: 9781842197264].
  • H W Harrison and P M Trotman 2000, Building services, Construction research communications [ISBN: 1860814247].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • CIBSE. Applications Manual AM12: Small scale combined heat and power for buildings.
  • BSRIA;Tom de Saulles,. (2000), An Illustrated Guide to Building Services, [ISBN:086022 5433].
  • CIBSE. Energy Efficiency in Buildings [ISBN:1903287340].
  • SEAI. Best practice guide; Heat pump Technologies.
  • SEAI. Best practice guide; Wood burning technologies for Irish consumers.
  • BSRIA. (2009), Heat Pumps: A Guidance Document for Designers.
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